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Manhattan (1979)
Perhaps better than intended
Like a connosiuer of fine wines, who takes great enjoyment in finding a new, great vintage, I take great pride in finding a new, great film. Seeing a great film excites me, can even make my day ten times better than it would be, otherwise. Finding the film is almost as great as the enjoyment i get from watching it. I consider myself to be a true film fan, who has come to expect a lot from movies. The first time i saw "manhattan" I was struck by the opening shot. It is far different from anything else Woody Allen has done. Being a director, I tend to hold originality far higher than any comedic value this film may offer. I also tend to look at films a bit differently than most other people i know, that is, people i know not in the business. The thing that makes Manhattan so much better than anything else Woody Allen has done, is the fact that it has it's own, unique style. Now, put the fact that it is shot in black and white behind you, as it is unimportant stylistically speaking. (Woody Allen also shot a film called 'zelig' in black and white a year later, therefore destroying any credibility he may have gotten from me for that original move) The film moves through the scenes as if it weren't shot by Woody Allen at all, moreover, it looks like something a professional director might shoot. Overall, this film is great because of the style, and originality that probably wasn't intended to be there in the first place.
One Hour Photo (2002)
Strong performances save the day.
Yes, Robin Williams does steal the show. He's an underrated actor, who, given a good script can deliver a mind boggling performance. That's exactly what One hour photo is, a good script with brilliant performances. The whole cast does an excellent job of showing how the events of one deranged man can impact the lives of many. Let's get one thing straight, though, this not a mainstream movie. It is very much an independant film. If you don't like movies with little action or a low budget don't see this movie. This film is good because of its' strong performances and decent script. I must say, though, without Williams as the lead, this movie would not have been as good as it was.